Newbie

[Guest guest]

Call the HTN group at U of Colo in Denver asn ask who they recommend at their palce to start with.

May your pressure be low!

Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS

Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

Listed in Best Doctors in America

Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

Sounds like you have an autonomic dysfunction problem. What tests have you had about this?

May your pressure be low!

Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS

Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

Listed in Best Doctors in America

Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

You may have one of the familial forms of periodic paralysis. Some have hypokalemia during the paralysis. Tell us more about you K problems also all of your other family members.

Any HTN before the forinef. Your low renin and low aldo may be from Florinef. You did not mention this.

Pleas list ALL drugs and other the counter you are taking.

Do you eat licorice every day?

May your pressure be low!

Clarence E. Grim, BS (Chem/Math), MS (Biochem), MD, FACP, FACC, FAHS

Clinical Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology

Director, Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment Center

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Hypertension

Published over 220 scientific papers, book chapters and 220 abstracts in the area of high blood pressure epidemiology, physiology, endocrinology measurement, treatment and how to detect curable causes.

Listed in Best Doctors in America

Specializing in Difficult to Control High Blood Pressure and the History and Physiology of High Blood pressure in the African Diaspora

[Guest guest]

Most here have had or are going to have that surgery.

It is a Heller Myotomy (spelling?)

I had the surgery in Feb of 2003. So far so good!

Eat almost normally. Read back in the posts and you

will see a lot peoples experience.

I live in Ohio. Where do you live? You will get

referrals for surgeons if you want them. Make sure

you get an experienced surgeon.

Jenifer in Ohio

-- In achalasia , " larry71354 " <larrydm@e...> wrote:

>

> Hello folks, I'm new here......... new HERE, not new to achalasia.

> I was treated for this problem maybe 30 yrs ago. I had what

> my " today " dr. calls a pneumatic dialation. It worked well to

> improve my problem at that time, so I have not done any kind of

> follow up treatment, or really thought much about achalasia since

> then. Now I have had some symptomatic problems, and I am to have

> surgery Monday. This surgery will cut the muscles at the bottom of

> my esophagus.

>

> Has anyone else here had that surgery? If so, with what results?

> rewards? problems?

>

> Larry (Louisiana, 57 yrs old)

[Guest guest]

Hi Larry,

Welcome to the group ! Sorry you are having problems again - it seems to be

inevitable, and you are lucky the dilatation lasted so long.

Many of our group have had very successful surgery - it is called a Heller's

myotomy. These folk have mainly moved on because their lives are no longer

driven by achalasia and the constant problems that the condition brings.

There are some for whom the procedure did no work well or did not last long.

These are actually the exceptions to the rule, even though you may not think

so reading the posts on this board ! It is important to remember that there

is only - and here I cannot remember the actual figure - I think it is a

3-5% failure rate - any rate it is a low failure rate.

So you can look forward to that steak and Pizza ! Just remember not to rush

out and expect to eat normally straight away - very few can do that. You

have to take it slowly with fluids first, and then soft sloppy food then

soft food and eventually solid food. Take it easy ! You may have to be

careful for the rest of your life, but no different from what you have done

so far.

Good luck and keep us posted. You will find us a very caring 'family' and we

are here for you should you need us. Here's to happy swallowing!

Joan

newbie

>

>

> Hello folks, I'm new here......... new HERE, not new to achalasia.

> I was treated for this problem maybe 30 yrs ago. I had what

> my " today " dr. calls a pneumatic dialation. It worked well to

> improve my problem at that time, so I have not done any kind of

> follow up treatment, or really thought much about achalasia since

> then. Now I have had some symptomatic problems, and I am to have

> surgery Monday. This surgery will cut the muscles at the bottom of

> my esophagus.

>

> Has anyone else here had that surgery? If so, with what results?

> rewards? problems?

>

> Larry (Louisiana, 57 yrs old)

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Larry

In reference to your comment:

I am to have surgery Monday. This surgery will cut the muscles at the bottom of my esophagus.Has anyone else here had that surgery? If so, with what results? rewards? problems?

Larry, welcome to the board. I am sorry you are having

problems again. I have not had that surgery, the myotomy,

but many on here have and I am sure you will be hearing from them. I hope you have a surgeon with experience in doing this surgery.

Please tell us where in Louisiana you live and who your surgeon

is. Please let us know how it works outs.

Blessings,

Maggie

AL

[Guest guest]

Welcome

You know, I honestly feel I eat more bulk now than I did before I

started eating well. I agree with you, if volume is what you need,

planty foods are the answer. lol

KimB

> I am a VOLUME

> eater... meaning I need lots to eat. I need to start eating more

> salads.

>

[Guest guest]

Deb welcome. I am a WW as well. Great way to start a marriage is off to a good healthy lifestyle. Keep us posted on the wedding.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

[Guest guest]

Welcome Deb,

wow - you're getting married in a week -

awesome!! congrats. you'll like it here

--- koalafuzz <koalafuzz@...> wrote:

> Just thought I would quickly introduce myself.

> My name is Deb,

Live, Love, Laugh

[Guest guest]

-WELCOME DEB!!!!!

This is a very supportive group.->.

<<<<<<<<<<<< My plan is that I'm

> going to join Weight Watchers and sort of approach it in a manner

of

> limiting my carbs.

>>>>>>>

Sounds like a great plan!!!!

> My downfall in my history of weight loss efforts has been that I

> don't exercise ... I don't enjoy it ... I don't even have the

> slightest idea on where to begin in an attempt to making

> exercising " fun. " So anyone out there who has some suggestions ...

> I'd love to hear them.

>

> I don't want to bore you too much, so I'll just send this on its

way.

>

> ~ Deb

> Ontario, Canada

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

OK, Deb: First of all, since we all are helped by hearing from other

group members, you don't bore us!!! When you write to us, it HELPS

us!!

Exercise:

The two things that I have been successful with are:

videos

some of Sansone's walking videos.

Also, if you like dancing, put on music that you like and dance!!

Good luck and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!!

Faye from Somerville, MA

[Guest guest]

Deb,

Welcome to the group! My name is !

I personally would say don't wait till your WEDDING DAY! There are steps that you can take now to improve your health. I would say the first thing to do is write down what you eat and figure out how many calories you need to be taking in. If your not drinking enough water then start doing that! Your definately going to need to be hydrated while planning your wedding.

Dont like exercise do ya? I know the feeling. I'm sure many have said this too but I would check out a local college for a class. They have volleyball, baseball, field hockey, swimming, water aerobics, dance classes. Something for everyone!

Well I better get back to looking for work!

koalafuzz <koalafuzz@...> wrote:

Just thought I would quickly introduce myself. My name is Deb, I'm 32 years old, and I currently weigh about 280 pounds. I would like to lose 110 of that and would be comfortable at a final weight of 170 pounds. (I don't dream of being a skinny-minny, it's just not realistic for me.) I work in the education system with developmentally challenged teenagers. I live in Ontario, Canada with my soon-to-be-husband. The wedding is Sat. August 13.As you can imagine, wedding stress has not been helpful to my weight. However, once the wedding (and honeymoon) are over then I will be able to focus on losing the weight. My plan is that I'm going to join Weight Watchers and sort of approach it in a manner of limiting my carbs. I can't do a strict low-carb thing, but I have been making attempts to

eliminate processed foods from my diet and trying to avoid "white flour" foods.My downfall in my history of weight loss efforts has been that I don't exercise ... I don't enjoy it ... I don't even have the slightest idea on where to begin in an attempt to making exercising "fun." So anyone out there who has some suggestions ... I'd love to hear them.I don't want to bore you too much, so I'll just send this on its way.~ DebOntario, Canada

Start your day with - make it your home page

[Guest guest]

,

I have already taken some small steps toward healthier

eating, I'm simply not rejoining weight watchers until

I return from my honeymoon. No sense in paying for

missed meetings when I simply can't be there.

Some of the small steps I've taken are:

- increasing water intake

- eating whole grains and significantly decreasing

foods containing sugar or white flour

- forcing myself to exercise at least 3 times a week

for 20 minutes each time

- decreasing consumption of processed foods

- eating fruits and nuts as snacks (rather than

chocolate or chips)

After the wedding I will concentrate more on portion

control. I think it's easier to slowly weed out the

foods I shouldn't be eating before I focus on the

portion control.

~ Deb

--- Neal <walking2health@...> wrote:

> Deb,

> Welcome to the group! My name is !

>

> I personally would say don't wait till your WEDDING

> DAY! There are steps that you can take now to

> improve your health. I would say the first thing to

> do is write down what you eat and figure out how

> many calories you need to be taking in. If your not

> drinking enough water then start doing that! Your

> definately going to need to be hydrated while

> planning your wedding.

>

> Dont like exercise do ya? I know the feeling. I'm

> sure many have said this too but I would check out a

> local college for a class. They have volleyball,

> baseball, field hockey, swimming, water aerobics,

> dance classes. Something for everyone!

>

> Well I better get back to looking for work!

>

>

>

> koalafuzz <koalafuzz@...> wrote:

> Just thought I would quickly introduce myself. My

> name is Deb, I'm

> 32 years old, and I currently weigh about 280

> pounds. I would like

> to lose 110 of that and would be comfortable at a

> final weight of

> 170 pounds. (I don't dream of being a skinny-minny,

> it's just not

> realistic for me.) I work in the education system

> with

> developmentally challenged teenagers. I live in

> Ontario, Canada with

> my soon-to-be-husband. The wedding is Sat. August

> 13.

>

> As you can imagine, wedding stress has not been

> helpful to my

> weight. However, once the wedding (and honeymoon)

> are over then I

> will be able to focus on losing the weight. My plan

> is that I'm

> going to join Weight Watchers and sort of approach

> it in a manner of

> limiting my carbs. I can't do a strict low-carb

> thing, but I have

> been making attempts to eliminate processed foods

> from my diet and

> trying to avoid " white flour " foods.

>

> My downfall in my history of weight loss efforts has

> been that I

> don't exercise ... I don't enjoy it ... I don't even

> have the

> slightest idea on where to begin in an attempt to

> making

> exercising " fun. " So anyone out there who has some

> suggestions ...

> I'd love to hear them.

>

> I don't want to bore you too much, so I'll just send

> this on its way.

>

> ~ Deb

> Ontario, Canada

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> 100-Plus Files page

> 100-plus/files

> 100-Plus Links page

> 100-plus/links

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Deb! I think you'll like it here. I'm so happy you're getting

married. What a joy! What sort of dress are you going to wear?

[Guest guest]

--- catholicgirlinoregon <murraych@...> wrote:

> Welcome Deb! I think you'll like it here. I'm so

> happy you're getting

> married. What a joy! What sort of dress are you

> going to wear?

>

>

Here's a picture of my gown:

http://www.foreverbridals.com/gownpix.asp?Style=42134

And the written description of it:

Matte Satin. Ivory.

Princess line. Scoop neck, Alencon lace and short

sleeves.The bodice, front and back have pearl and

sequined accents. Satin covered buttons down the back

center seam. The matching lace gracefully falls into

side panels. 84 " train

~ Deb

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[Guest guest]

That is one beautiful dress! You are going to look so lovely in that.

Thanks for sharing. No one I know has gotten married in years so I

have to get my lacey, beautiful dress fix on line

christine

[Guest guest]

Deb,

I meant no insult just wanted to be supportive. Your small steps look great! Deborah <koalafuzz@...> wrote:

, I have already taken some small steps toward healthiereating, I'm simply not rejoining weight watchers untilI return from my honeymoon. No sense in paying formissed meetings when I simply can't be there.Some of the small steps I've taken are:- increasing water intake- eating whole grains and significantly decreasingfoods containing sugar or white flour- forcing myself to exercise at least 3 times a weekfor 20 minutes each time- decreasing consumption of processed foods- eating fruits and nuts as snacks (rather thanchocolate or chips)After the wedding I will concentrate more on portioncontrol. I think it's easier to slowly weed out thefoods I shouldn't be eating before I focus on theportion control.~ Deb--- Neal <walking2health@...>

wrote:> Deb,> Welcome to the group! My name is !> > I personally would say don't wait till your WEDDING> DAY! There are steps that you can take now to> improve your health. I would say the first thing to> do is write down what you eat and figure out how> many calories you need to be taking in. If your not> drinking enough water then start doing that! Your> definately going to need to be hydrated while> planning your wedding.> > Dont like exercise do ya? I know the feeling. I'm> sure many have said this too but I would check out a> local college for a class. They have volleyball,> baseball, field hockey, swimming, water aerobics,> dance classes. Something for everyone!> > Well I better get back to looking for work!> > > > koalafuzz <koalafuzz@...> wrote:> Just thought I

would quickly introduce myself. My> name is Deb, I'm > 32 years old, and I currently weigh about 280> pounds. I would like > to lose 110 of that and would be comfortable at a> final weight of > 170 pounds. (I don't dream of being a skinny-minny,> it's just not > realistic for me.) I work in the education system> with > developmentally challenged teenagers. I live in> Ontario, Canada with > my soon-to-be-husband. The wedding is Sat. August> 13.> > As you can imagine, wedding stress has not been> helpful to my > weight. However, once the wedding (and honeymoon)> are over then I > will be able to focus on losing the weight. My plan> is that I'm > going to join Weight Watchers and sort of approach> it in a manner of > limiting my carbs. I can't do a strict low-carb> thing, but I

have > been making attempts to eliminate processed foods> from my diet and > trying to avoid "white flour" foods.> > My downfall in my history of weight loss efforts has> been that I > don't exercise ... I don't enjoy it ... I don't even> have the > slightest idea on where to begin in an attempt to> making > exercising "fun." So anyone out there who has some> suggestions ... > I'd love to hear them.> > I don't want to bore you too much, so I'll just send> this on its way.> > ~ Deb> Ontario, Canada> > > > > > > > 100-Plus Files page> 100-plus/files> 100-Plus Links page> 100-plus/links > > > >

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group

D.

too2bizymom@... wrote:

Hi, new to group. I am Marie

I am a SAHM mom of 4, I used to be a chef , but being creatively stifled with

that (picky eaters) I have focused my energies on candle and bath and body

products. I have been chandling for about 2 years, and bath and body for about 6

months..

I am also an Air Force wife.. my husband is currently in New orleans helping

out there and may be there for 120 days... so a place to talk candles and soap

will be a nice distraction for me!

[Guest guest]

Terry, check out www.craftlister.com

Shaniece-

> Message: 4

> Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 23:31:06 -0000

> From: " Terry "

> Subject: Newbie

>

> Hi to everyone, I am new to making bath salts. Started just as

> Christmas gifts, but I am having so much fun making them I thought I

> would try my hand at selling. I have been looking for craft fairs to

> attend in Ca. I am not having much luck at finding any. Can any one

> tell me a web site that will list craft fairs in Ca. I have enjoyed

> reading the articles the group has posted. I look forward in the

> future when I know what I am doing to be more active in the group. One

> other question I have seen so many bath salt recipes, should I just

> pick one to use as my base and from there add my oils sect. or follow

> each recipe as written?

[Guest guest]

> Can any one

> tell me a web site that will list craft fairs in Ca.

Check out CraftLister.com. You can find fairs all over the country or

narrow your search down to a specific area. It's been a great

resource for me. HTH!

SpaScents Bath Essentials

www.spascentsbath.com

[Guest guest]

I'm new-again, myself. Welcome!

-mamabear

[Guest guest]

Welcome Lettie,

I'm sorry on your loss - 36 years together how

wonderful. Have you planned your exercise, menus

and water intake? I like to cook up my meals and

freeze them, my daughter bought me a seal a meal

for Christmas and I can't wait to use it - but

that won't happen until the weekend - my freezers

full and I need to clear out that LOL. country

living sounds so nice!

--- Lettie <lettiegrismore@...> wrote:

> I need find a sensible way to get rid of a

hundred pounds to save my knees from surgery.

I've dabbled with diets for several years. It

used to be 20 to 25 pounds but more piled on

after my husband died. I turned to food to ease

the black days. My name is Lettie. I'm making my

way as a widow slowly and painfully. Patch and I

were married 36 years before his heart attack. I

treasure all time I had with him from the day we

met. For the most part I'm very content with my

simple country living. But it was foolish of me

to neglect my health like I did. You'd think

that I'd know better. Thanks for listening,

Lettie

Live, Love, Laugh

[Guest guest]

Lettie welcome. Do you have family around to help you adjust to widow living? I to live in the country. At least it was when I moved here. It is becoming more like suburban living with the new fancy houses creeping up. Best advice start a journal. Remember portions, water, and exercise are key to any plan. Choice a plan and go. There are so many out there. Some even make one that works for there lifestyle.

NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Cheryl. My name is Tina and Im 28 years old from West Virginia. This is a great group of people you will like it here. Everyone is so supporting. Hope to see you post alot.

Tina

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl, I am Terasee and I live in Uvalde, Texas about 75 miles west of San ...an hour from the Mexican border. I have my husband and my kitty Precious who are the extent of my family. I am 51 and started this present weight loss journey in November of 2004. I lost 50 pounds but have gained 10 back. I work for a non-profit organization as a tutor coordinator and my husband is the News Director at the local radio station. He is currently looking for a better paying job. Don't know what

"diet" you could say we are on...we have been on soo many but we try to make healthy choices and exercise some every day. Glad you joined us here. Teraseelv2cr8@... wrote: Hello everyone. My name is Cheryl and I live in Wa state. I have been overweight to some degree or another since I was eight years old. Like most of you I have been on the diet merry-go-round for decades. I find that I need lots of help and support in my efforts, more of accountability and a listening ear. I in

turn enjoy supporting people myself. I started last night in my new adventure in to live a healthier lifestyle. I get so darn motivated after watching Biggest Loser. I always feel I could just workout after that show. I was thinking how I always say that, but I never do and the weeks just pass by me and I do nothing. So, at 10pm I grabbed my shoes and loose clothing and did my DVD. Yeow! I am so out of shape that I had to totally modify. That is okay though. That will be a mini goal of mine to be able to keep up with the so called low impact, easy workout LOL. Oh I could go on and on, but I want scare you all just yet Ü. I am glad to be apart of a group and I look forward to getting to know you better. Cheryl One Day Ata Time, Terasee

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[Guest guest]

WELCOME Cheryl, These ladies are wonderful. I have been here about 2 weeks and loved every minute.